Manistee River Fishing and Stocking
Wexford County, Michigan. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources lists 4 stockings here in the latest year of its data (Brown Trout), the most recent on Sep 26, 2026. Stocked in April and September in two or more years.
2026 Stocking
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2026 | Brown Trout | 14,558 | 4.56 in |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Brown Trout | 6,600 | 7.53 in |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Brown Trout | 6,600 | 7.39 in |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Brown Trout | 6,000 | 7.59 in |
2025 Stocking
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2025 | Brown Trout | 11,335 | 4.28 in |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Brown Trout | 6,900 | 7.61 in |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Brown Trout | 6,961 | 7.62 in |
| Apr 14, 2025 | Brown Trout | 6,900 | 7.43 in |
2024 Stocking
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2024 | Brown Trout | 9,504 | 5.44 in |
| Apr 10, 2024 | Brown Trout | 6,500 | 7.68 in |
| Apr 2, 2024 | Brown Trout | 6,500 | 7.27 in |
About This Data
Every row comes from the stocking information published by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, checked Nov 3, 2026. The agency lists this water as “Manistee River”. Species and sizes are given as the agency names them; a dash means the agency does not say.
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Stocking dates and places can change without notice; check with the agency before a trip. ReelTourney is not affiliated with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.